MICROBIOME & OSTEOPOROSIS. The Secret To Better Gut Health w/ Dr. Roshini Raj, MD + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

MICROBIOME & OSTEOPOROSIS. The Secret To Better Gut Health w/ Dr. Roshini Raj, MD + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

Trillions of bacteria reside in your gut, forming a complex ecosystem known as the microbiome.

It’s no wonder this tiny world inside you has the power to influence almost every system in your body—from digestion and immunity to mental health and even your bones.

But how exactly does gut health impact bone strength, and could it hold the key to preventing osteoporosis?

If you’ve ever wondered about the connection between your gut and your bones, this episode is for you!

Join Dr. Roshini Raj, a board-certified gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and me as we explore the fascinating links between gut health, bone health, and the crucial role of fiber in maintaining a healthy microbiome.

We’ll also explore the surprising ways your gut influences your body’s aging process and discuss practical steps you can take to improve your gut health—and by extension, your overall well-being.

Episode Details

Episode Timeline
  • 00:00 Episode Start
  • 01:36 Overview of Dr. Roshini Raj’s background and expertise
  • 03:16 The critical role of gut health in overall well-being
  • 08:26 Evolution of microbiome research and its broad impacts
  • 12:26 How gut health influences bone health and osteoporosis
  • 16:37 Importance of fiber as a prebiotic for gut health
  • 19:44 Fiber intake tips for those with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
  • 20:22 Further discussion on the overall health benefits of fiber
  • 21:38 The inspiration behind the creation of the YayDay supplement
  • 23:54 Different types of fiber and their health benefits
  • 25:57 Recommendations for improving and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome
  • 30:14 The link between gut microbiome and biological aging
  • 32:56 Future prospects of gut health research and potential treatments
  • 34:35 Where to find Dr. Raj, YayDay, and a special listener discount
Resources mentioned

Show notes @ https://bonecoach.com/dr-roshini-raj-gut-renovation-osteoporosis-microbiome/

You can find Dr. Raj’s resources below!

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About the guest

Dr. Roshini Raj, a board-certified gastroenterologist, TODAY Show contributor, and author of Gut Renovation, is a graduate of Harvard College and NYU School of Medicine. She is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice and holds a faculty position as Associate Professor of Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Additionally, she has a successful second career as a television personality and medical journalist. In 2015, Dr. Raj founded TULA Skincare, a probiotic-based skincare line sold through Ulta Beauty, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Tula.com, Amazon, and QVC.

Her most recent venture, YayDay, is a digestive super supplement formulated with magnesium, fiber, and enzymes designed to help those who don’t get enough fiber in their diet with better sleep and digestion.

Dr. Raj appears regularly as a contributor discussing a range of health topics on shows including TODAY, Inside Edition, Dr. Oz, and Rachael Ray, as well as on networks such as CNN and Fox News. She has also appeared on numerous other programs and channels, including The Talk, The View, Live with Kelly and Michael, AC360, CNN Tonight, The Doctors, Wendy Williams, Steve Harvey, and NBC News. She is the contributing medical editor of Health Magazine and is frequently quoted in national publications, including Cosmopolitan, Glamour, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

Dr. Raj is the author of What the Yuck? The Freaky and Fabulous Truth About Your Body (Oxmoor House, 2010) and Gut Renovation: Unlock the Age-Defying Power of the Microbiome to Remodel Your Health from the Inside Out. She lives in Manhattan with her two sons.

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